Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets professional standards and regulatory frameworks that shape the wider petcare ecosystem in the UK. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the RCVS focuses on policy announcements, practice standards, reforms to veterinary education and registration, and rulings that may impact retailers — especially where guidance intersects with the sale of health-related products, veterinary medicines, or advice provision. We also report on how RCVS developments influence the role of veterinary professionals in product recommendation and customer referral, offering insight for pet shops, distributors, and brand suppliers navigating this regulated space.
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Aug- 2019 -20 AugustVeterinary
Willows specialist takes role with EVCS
Chris Shales, an RCVS and European specialist in small animal surgery at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, in Solihull, has been voted on to the influential committee leading the ECVS’s Scientific Programme. Shales, who has been at the surgery since 2009, is a Diplomate of the European College of…
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19 AugustVeterinary
CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network
Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…
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12 AugustTrade Organisations
Committee reprimands Midlands vet for alcohol-related incidents
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has issued a reprimand and warning about future conduct to a Midlands vet for “serious professional misconduct” in relation to drink driving convictions and being under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty as a veterinary surgeon. The hearing for Dr…
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Jul- 2019 -31 JulyVeterinary
Privy Council partially upholds decision to remove vet from Register
The Privy Council has partially upheld and partially dismissed an appeal submitted to it by Dr Gerhard Schulze Allen against a decision by the Disciplinary Committee in January 2018 to direct that his name be removed from the Register. The Disciplinary Committee had directed that Allen’s name be removed from…
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30 JulyAppointment
Two vets promoted into senior roles at Vets Now
Two senior vets have been promoted to newly-created roles at Vets Now, a provider of emergency veterinary care for small animals in the UK. Dr Playforth will take up the role of professional standard director, which will see her lead the veterinary standards team and being accountable for the highest…
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30 JulyRegulation
RCVS suspends Leicester vet for kicking and stamping on dog
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has suspended a Leicester-based veterinary surgeon from the Register for four months, after he was found guilty of kicking and stamping on a dog that had bitten him. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Jatinder Dhami took place from Tuesday 23 to…
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26 JulyVeterinary
RCVS warns against ‘bogus’ vet with animal cruelty convictions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ Jayson Paul Wells, who has “fraudulently” practised as a veterinary surgeon in the UK and who has “pleaded guilty” to a number of animal cruelty charges. In 2014, he received 19 months in prison and…
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25 JulyVeterinary
Disciplinary Committee takes no further action against London-based vet
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has decided to take no further action against a London-based veterinary surgeon who was brought in front of the Committee for charges regarding the care of a pregnant Chihuahua named Kika. The hearing for Eleonora Corsi took place from Monday 3…
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22 JulyVeterinary
Vet helps raise lungworm awareness
A vet at Wombourne and Gornal Veterinary Centres has been helping raise the public’s awareness of Lungworm, following a recent case that was very nearly fatal for a family’s pet dog. Vet Kal Kyuranov MRCVS appeared on BBC regional news programme Midlands Tonight to help highlight “how nasty lungworm is…
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17 JulyVeterinary
New RCVS president stresses importance of role models
New president of the RCVS Nial Connell, has stressed the importance of role models to inspire vets and improve diversity in the industry. He takes on the role after being elected to the council in 2013, and replaces outgoing president Amanda Boag, who has now become senior vice-president of the…
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